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LAWRENCE J. DeGEORGE Lawrence J. DeGeorge, 88, of Jupiter, Florida died Monday April 13, 2009 of complications arising from congestive heart failure. Born in New York City, NY, Mr. DeGeorge served in the Navy during World War II. He began his business career in New York City during the early growth of cable television and rose to be CEO of Times Wire and Cable, a major supplier of cable to that industry. His career took him to Insilco Corporation in Meriden, Connecticut until he retired in 1980 Vice Chairman. From 1980 until 1997 Mr. DeGeorge successfully managed his own venture capital company which purchased troubled companies and restructured them to profitability. Since 1997 he lived in Jupiter, Florida and invested in commercial real estate. Over the past 30 years he received awards in recognition by his peers for his philanthropic work thru his charitable trust with children's charities. He was an avid boater and lifelong ìhamî radio operator cultivating long-term friendships with other ìhamî advocates many of which he never met in person. Survivors include his wife, Florence A.; two sons Lawrence F. and Peter R., all of Palm Beach County, Florida; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Prosperity Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with Father Brian Flannigan saying mass. Mr. DeGeorge will be cremated. The family will receive friends after the service time at the church. A private memorial service will held later on Saturday. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Inc., 800 Northpoint Parkway - Suite 204, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407-1946 or Camp Boggy Creek, 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, Florida 32736. Arrangements entrusted to: Aycock Funeral Home 1112 Military Trail Jupiter, FL 33458 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Lew Cohen
October 8, 2009
We were Larry and Florence's nest door neighbors for several years at Currier Woods in Cheshire, CT. It didn't take long for me to realize that Larry was an individual of a higher quality and intelligence than I had any reasonable expectation of ever meeting. I consider our brief acquaintance one of the great privileges of my life.
August 11, 2009
Dear Florence, Larry Jnr. and Family,
I heard this evening belatedly that Larry had passed away earlier this year. He was certainly an inspiration for me and during those early days at LPL and later Amphenol I gained much from his business acumen and attention to detail. I certainly have missed those many convivial encounters around both the Board and dining table, and I will remember him with fondness, admiration and appreciation.
My best to you and all the family .
John B. Backhouse - Group Managing Director Amphenol UK Operations (Retired)
Joseph Good
July 31, 2009
As I dropped my daughter off at Boggy Creek this week, I thought of Larry Sr. who I met in business in the late '90's at the conversion of the IBM Facility in Boca. I saw his genius and business ability, but never knew of his philinthropic side until reading about his involvement at Boggy Creek. My daughter gained much from her time there and it gave me a different kind of respect for Larry. My Prayers go out to his family and to my memories of him which left me the greatest respect for him.
Dwight & Lele Tracy
June 6, 2009
Dear DeGeorge Family,
Larry’s staggering intellect was only surpassed by his legendary humanity. To have been in his presence could only make one a better person. Heaven has a new Board member and the Chairman of the Board is in high spirits knowing of their shared values.
May God bless Larry and your extraordinary family.
Dwight and Lele Tracy
Carter DeWitt
May 20, 2009
From just one of the many nonprofit groups he supported throughout the years - Larry DeGeorge will always be remembered as a man who supported the best in all of us. With deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. The Tax Foundation
Shantae Jean
April 23, 2009
To the family of Degeorge our deepest sympathy to you all he was a good man who's now an Angel
Mary Hobart K1MMH
April 22, 2009
To the family of Larry DeGeorge, W1ISV, Our deepest sympathies for your loss. May you and those Larry touched so generously be comforted by memories of his generosity and indomitable spirit. Thank you for sharing Larry with us for so many years.
Don Harper
April 21, 2009
Florence, Larry and Peter - my old friend Larry (Sr) was a good mentor to me. I sold him his company (Time Fiber) back from Insilco and Peter bought Miles Homes from Insilco. I have thought about him a lot lately and I was truly sorry to hear of his passing. My sincerest condolence to you all.
The Ford Family
April 21, 2009
To Florence and Family: What a beautiful man and a beautiful life. We give thanks to God for his life, his kindness to others and the time that he was here on earth.
Alicia Blodgett
April 21, 2009
Dear Florence and family,
Bill and I send our sincere condolence to you all. Larry was and always will be one of the most memorable people we have ever known. He is a true leader of the utmost integrity mingled with humility. His generosity is legendary. I will always remember Larry saying that his family motto is "Spread a little bread along the path of life" and he lived it to the utmost. The legacy that he left our community will carry on forever. Larry is revered by all who knew him. We will miss him.
dave Hurley
April 20, 2009
Florence, Larry and Peter,
Johanna and I are thinking of you and pass along our heartfelt condolences to you. I have always and will continue to refer to him as Mr. DeGeorge, as respect for a man bigger than life itself! Thank you for for alowing us to enter your world and for sharing this wonderful and "gentle" man with us.
ROBERT DILLINGHAM
April 20, 2009
Mr. Degorge has been a longtime supporter of the American Red Cross, in particular the Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter. It was through his generous philanthropic donations that the Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter has been able to provide the serivces necessary to fulfill the mission objectives of the Red Cross. Mr. Degorge recieved several wards from the Chapter. My prayers will be with the family of this great humanitarian.
Robert Dillingham, Board Chairperson, 2005-2007
Greater Palm beach Area Chapter of the American Red Cross
"Dr Joe" Chiaro
April 19, 2009
Larry served on the board of Camp Boggy Creek for many of the years that I was Medical Director there. As a result, I was privileged to see this great man "up close and personal" on many occasions. And we all knew when Larry was on site! His booming voice and take charge attitude were evident at every board meeting he attended, and we were kept on our toes by his insightful questions and exacting standards. The camp benefitted immensely from his financial generosity and from his astute business acumen as well. It has been said that "to those whom much has been given, much is required." Larry DeGeorge lived by that motto. He will be sorely missed.
My thoughts and prayers will be with the family of this kind and wonderful man.
Joe Chiaro, MD
Gratefully Anonymous
April 19, 2009
The legacy you have left will never be forgotten, your generosity has changed my life and so many others lives in Palm Beach County, thank you for all you did and continue to do through your philanthropy.
Signed,
Saved by grace, and Larry DeGeorge
Heather James
April 17, 2009
My sympathy goes out to the entire DeGeorge family. He was such a great man with a huge heart and I was blessed to have known him. He will be truly missed.
Linda Gunter, The Salvation Army
April 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all; his family, friends and loved ones. Mr. DeGeorge's kindness will be missed and never forgotten. His generosity to The Salvation Army was a blessing and we will be forever grateful. Mrs. DeGeorge I send you my Sincerest Sympathy.
April 17, 2009
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family of Lawrence. We served together on the PB Republican Club and he was witty, intelligent and always interesting. May Gods love surround the family especially Florence and his sons. Lovingly, Ruby Rinker
Gale Brophy
April 17, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sid Dinerstein
April 16, 2009
You will be missed by many more than you realize.
Tom Connelly
April 16, 2009
My sincerest condolences to the family and my congratulations to Larry Sr on a life long and fully lived. May he now find the rewards.
Charles Bender
April 16, 2009
I pray God's richest blessings of comfort for the entire DeGeorge Family. Mr. DeGeorge will surely be missed. He was a man who put all others before himself. Loved by his family and community for certain, there are countless he blessed through his generosity, he has yet to meet.
Our prayers are with Mrs. DeGeorge and the entire family.
Ernie Bosselman
April 16, 2009
We have lost a great Ham.
Dorothy Engels-Gulden
April 16, 2009
What a loss! We have been hoping & praying for a recovery, but alas the good Lord has called His able knight home. All of us who were fortunate to serve with Larry, on one board or another, will miss his personality, his generosity and most importantly, his wisdom. Bon voyage, Larry - job well done - a life well lived! You'll be in our prayers.
Whit Palmer
April 16, 2009
I never served with anyone on a philanthropic board who was more passionate than Larry. He always not only gave generously but worked tirelessly to make sure things were done as they should be. Camp Boggy Creek is shining with the success of it's mission to no small part because of Larry.
Prayers for Larry and his family as we give thanks for his wonderful life.
Gail Kleinert
April 16, 2009
There was a real shift in the universe today and our entire community will be affected by the loss of such a wonderful humanitarian and philanthropist... we will miss his warmth and unending kindness.
My prayers and sympathies are with Florence and her entire family.
Ben Starling
April 16, 2009
The philanthropy of Larry DeGeorge will never be fully known as he gave so much... his big heart and willingness to help those in need is legendary.
My prayers are with the entire DeGeorge family.
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